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Stone Island continues its research and development within the sneaker space as the brand releases a number of new options for its AW 22/23 Footwear Program. Stone Island looks to the subcultural strands associated with the brand to serve as the reference point, with UK Rock, Grime, and Football being the highlights.
The Stone Island Rock is a classic low-cut silhouette inspired by 70‘s retro sneakers. The upper is made with polished leather and soft suede. The lace tips reference Stone Island’s iconic black metal trims. Other notable details include debossed compass logos, artisanal top-stitches, and a premium gum rubber outsole. This sneaker is dedicated to the UK rock music community.
The Stone Island Football is inspired by evergreen football styles, celebrating Stone Island’s philosophy of monochromatic color and materials blends. The upper is crafted with metallic ripstop nylon, combined with polished and soft suede leathers. The sneaker features a series of visual cues inspired by from the football scene, combined with industrial brushed rubber and embossed finishes.
The Stone Island Grime sneaker takes inspiration from silhouettes celebrated by UK’s Grime culture. The shoe features Stone Island archival cues like the molded rubber tongue and the artisanal stitched nylon fabric. The finest man-made uppers are combined with premium rubberized leather, a reinforced molded military toe cap, and a tactical outsole.
Look for the sneakers from the Stone Island AW 2022/2023 Footwear Program to release throughout the remainder of the year. Take a look at the collection below and follow @NiceDrops on Instagram.
